Front-End Developer Internship
Location: US, CA, San Francisco
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Internship
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Design

Company profile:
Amplifier Strategies is a social impact agency.  We work with strategic philanthropists and visionary implementers who are tackling tough social and environmental challenges and taking their solutions to scale.  We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers and technologists who together offer a full suite of capabilities for our target markets. To learn more about us, please visit: #URL_3b4e18302c23b966d171f3c1412d2f97ab78333db2bf383088fc94802c621c5f#. 

Job description:
Position type: Paid Internship in the San Francisco officeStart date: March 2014; 6 months minimum, 12 months preferredCompensation: Hourly or stipend, based on experienceReports to: Project Manager / Lead DevelopersCompany overview:Amplifier Strategies is a social impact agency.  We work with strategic philanthropists and visionary implementers who are tackling tough social and environmental challenges and taking their solutions to scale.  We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers and technologists who together offer a full suite of capabilities for our target markets.At Amplifier, we believe in a testing-based, iterative approach to services and product development. We strive to build great user experiences that have an impact and if they don't, we head back to the drawing board.Position overview:The Front-End Developer works with the Creative Director, Design and Development teams to deliver creative, highly usable and responsive websites based on client needs.  The Front-End Developer has good technical know-how, great communication skills and solid results with attention to detail. He or she is a team player and self-motivated.The Front-End Developer primary builds and transforms web materials for new and innovative products, programs and collaborative platforms. He or she is responsible for taking photoshop files and coding those files into websites and CMS platforms. In addition to streamlining user experience and helping create cutting-edge technology for clients, the Front End Developer must have a keen editorial eye for the aesthetics of web design.Additional tasks might be wireframing, light design production, mobile or software development support based on candidate’s skills and desire to grow.The Front-End Developer works closely with on-site and remote web developers who are leaders in their field. Our experienced team will guide and train the Front End Developer throughout the duration of the internship.Responsibilities:Implement high quality, innovative and responsive designs in partnership with the design and development teamsOptimize designs for usability and browser/device compatibility testing sites across browsersActively exchange knowledge and share expertise with colleaguesContinually learn new techniques and best practices to keep current in the web design and user experience field; articulate and present creative ideas and emerging technologiesMaintain positive working relationships with and provide service to individuals from diverse backgrounds while contributing to the overall development of the Design and Development teamsFollow organizational project management methodologies and technologiesMust-have professional experience, skills and attributes:Strong knowledge of web standard xhtml/css and javascript/javascript librariesStrong knowledge of Adobe Suite CSStrong knowledge of CMS platforms, including but not limited to WordPressKnowledge of PHP would be idealExperience with writing code for mobile devices a plusProficiency in SASS and LESS a plusPrevious user interface design experience a plus, and a desire to learn more!Great organizational skillsGreat communication skills, not afraid to ask questions and move things forwardThoroughness and attention to detail; capacity to see a project through and adhere to deadlinesWillingness to take and respond to feedback; willingness to take initiative and bring new ideas to the tableAbility to keep ego in check: a professional attitude that prioritizes completing a job well, rather than favoring a “big” job over a “small” jobPassion for creating design that maximizes positive social and environmental impactAbility to work on multiple projects, reprioritize as needed and manage time in an efficient manner while receiving strategic and tactical directionDesire and willingness to work in a collaborative, flexible and team oriented environmentTO APPLY: please submit a detailed resume and cover letter and a portfolio of your related work.

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